How to properly measure a Folding Carton

Size is important for obvious reasons when trying to fit your product in a folding carton. Let’s take a quick look on how to properly read and write measurements according to the industry standard. There are three dimensions to the basic folding carton; Length (L), width (W), and depth (D).  In written form the dimensions should appear in that order (L x W x D).  Use the figure of a reverse tuck carton to the right; match each of the dimensions up with its corresponding side.

When determining the size of a folding carton, be sure to measure from the middle of the score. To ensure accuracy, measurements should be taken to 1/16th of an inch.

Mailers are measured in a similar fashion to the folding carton, except the mailer only has two dimensions; Width (W) and dimension (D). Width is measured in the horizontal direction while depth is measured vertically.

Want to see how the measurements translate into a die line?  Check out the Reverse Tuck Box Simple Die Line to see.